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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
PUBLIC SALE.
On Friday, Oct. Dist.

ffaving determined to sell out ana
leave the State. I will offer at public
vendue 10 the highest bidder, at mt
residence, 10 miles southwest Of Mexics,
and s miles southeast of Centralis
No.. on Friday, October 81, 1887, the
following described property, Wig:
Five No. / mares, all in foaI by good
horses, two good two-year-old colts
8 two-year-old mules, two on~e-year-old
colts, Two horse colts, one flly colt
three good ~jennets, one good jennet colt.
twelve he ad Thoroughbred Snorthorns
bota male and female, twenty head
grade cows, thirteen t~wo-year.old
steers, lot of good grade yearling heifers
a lot of good calves, thirty or forty
bead of hogs, n wagon aud harness
one buggy and harness, almost new, ali
my farm implements, nine stacks Of
hay, 400 or 500 bushels threshed oats.
corn in crib, etc. +
Terms of sale--All sums of $40 and
under, cash. Over that amount a credit
of twelve months with 8 per cent. in
terest from date, purchaser giving
bankable note. w. ID. SHOCK.
]. T. JOHNSON and j. r Brown,
A%utioneers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

A general change in Express cir
eles in this city,to take effect to-mor-
row, was made known this morning.
J. A. Glandon, who for years has
been the efficient Uni"n agent here,
has been appointed travelling auditor
of the u. S Express Company, with
headquarters in this city. He will
go on the T ad at once. Dir. Clan
don will be succeeded by Leslie l..
Lee, of Jefferson, formerly of this
city. S. NJ. Brooks. of the Mexico
office, will take Mr.. Lees run On the
C. & A. branch and Harry johnson
will succeed Mr.. Brooks. 1t is not
yet known who will be Mr.. Johnson's
successor. The LEDGER extends con-
CALCULATIONS all around, as the gen.
tlemen interested In the change are
reliable, trustworthy officers, worthy
Of promotion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
PUBLIC SALE
Monday, Oct. oath.

/ will sell at public Aale to the highest
bidder, on my farm, 4 - miles south.
east of Mexico, on Mond y, Oct. 24th,
1887, the following described property,
viz;
One No. l work horse, n work mare,
two good brood mares, one good draft
colt. three cows and calves, W 2-year-
old heifers, two yearlinv heifers, n
yearling steer, 20 head of stock hogs,
three stacks of hay, $50 shocks of corn,
400 bushels of oats. Also n lot of farm
ing implements, as follows: one wagon,
two sets harness, two cultivators, two
sets harrows, n 14inch pillow; also,
household and kitchen furniture and
other. ~rticles.
Terms:-All sums of $40 and under.
cash; over that amour II months time
with baDkable note.
p 1t FRED. w. BRAND.
j. I. johnson, Auct'r.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
Circuit Court.


r. S. Pearson, foreman II. T,
Brooks, clerk; VIM. Elliott, Robert
Luckie, W. P. Quisenberry, J. G..
Wear, r. H. Brooks, A. C Hit,
J. B Clark, james Hendrick, Jno. N
Burch, A. N. Martin.
Following are the proceedings of
Circuit Court which convened Mon
day morning:
White VS.. Botkin, by consent con-
tinued.
J. W. Lanius vs.. s. d. Whaley eft
al, by consent continued generally.
Pond Engineering Co, vs. Mexico
Water-works Co, continued.
w. II. White vs Mel & Garter
information dismissed.
Jas. S Rollins VS. w. B. McIutire
dismissed plaintiff costs as per etip-
ulation filed.
James Hamilton VS.. Jno. Fl. Little,
dismissed for not complying with rule
of court.
Jas. R. Hamilton VS.. Jno. H. Lit
tie. same entry as above.
Elizabeth Mead VS.. W. H. McPike
ct al, by consent continued.
Martha V. Ads,t vs.. Chas. McCub-
bin ct al, order of June term renewed
and continued.
r. B. Hooton vs. w. p. Hooton,
continued, appellant costs for want
of notice of appeal. R. B. Hooton
entered his appearance.
J.R. Shall ct al vs.. Audrain Coun
ty, Mo, application of plaintiffs for
writ of certioria writ granted"
j. r. Stall ct al VS.. Town of Lad
donna, application of plaintiff for writ
of certioria granted"
john Susuk grant first papers.
Mrs. E. K, Dudgeon, sworn as
ste%nographer.
Gideon Rowland VS.. w. r. Cook
ct al, dismissed on plaintiffs motion
and instruments sued on withdrawn.
Sarah Rowland vs.. w. r. Cook ct
al, same entry.
Lydia Carnell VS.. w. r. Cook ct
al, same entry.
Mary E. Moore Va. I. L Moore,
file motion for temporary a'imony.
Lee & Mitchell VS.. Jno. @. Woods,
j. P. Court. judgment affirmed.
John Eahardt Schneider granted
final papers of citizenship.
State rel of Nancy Austin vs.. T. j.
Baker ct al, judgment for defen-
danis.
Geo. Nicholson vs.. A. w. Wool
WIN ct al, continued.
Bette w. Mediation VS.. D. D
james, judgment for plaintiff for
$500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
Marshall Goes Dew.

MARSHALL, Mo-, October IL, ST.
The local optionists obtained a ma
jority Of 20 in the election to-day.
There was a large vote, altogether
GIT. The first ward decided the
election in favor of local option, Civ.
ing it 81 majority. Everything was
quiet and orderly. The saloon keep
ers closed up their places by mutual
agreement. There were prayers In
several Of the churches all day.
The county election takes place
one week from to-day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

NEARLY every intelligent youth
knows something of his own bias.
He knows whether he is inclined to
be hasty or phlegmatic, idle or dill,
gent, frugal or ~extravagant, selfish OF
generous. II, according to this
knowledge, he will cultivate assldu-
ously those qualities in which he is
deficient, seeking opportunity for
their exercise and resolutely bringing
them to the front whenever they fall
into the rear, he will acquire an ever
increasing power Of self-control that
will 60 far towards establishing
and strengthening a we'll balanced
and harmonious character.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13


SOME TIME next week Wolf will
reach the depth Of 1900 feet in the
well. The water still has the best
Of him, and, under existing surround
ings, it would cost him $50, 600 to go
the 5000 feet. When he is 1000
feet deep, according to the contract,
a certain amount of money is due
him, and we have reason to believe
that both he and the stockholders
think it best to stop when that
depth is reached. Wolf has ex-
hausted every means known to the
profession to shut off the water, but
owing to the kind OF formation he is
in, cannot succeed. He will lose at
least $4,000 if he stops at the depth
or 800 feet, but of course that is bet
ter for him than to go on at the
present rate. OF course the stock
holders would like to see the hole
5000 feet deep, but, We presume,
under the circumstances they would
be willing to stop and pay for the
work done. especially IS they ap-
preciate the exertions used by
Wolf to carry the work to u finish.
The result now is likely the same it
would be If the hole was 5000 feet.
We have water enough Of the best
quaiity to supply the entire county.
The directors will meet shortly and
Of course will do what they think
best for the stockholders.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

Two Mexico Darkeys get into
Trouble at Marshall---One
Will Likely Die.

Burgess Washington and Gus
Minor, two colored men Of this city,
we're severely whipped by a mob at
Marshall a few nights since. 1t is
thought Minors injuries will prove
fatal. Or late burglaries have been
so numerous in Marshall that it was
unsafe to 60 to bed leaving valua-
bles in the house. A few nights
ago q mob was organized and
four colored men under sus-
picion were taken out of town
and severely beaten. Two
of the darkeys were Burgess
Washington and Gus Minor, of this
city. The injuries Of the latter are
very serious, and his wife here was
telegraphed for this afternoon. 1t is
not learned how serious Washing
toms injuries are but is thought they
don't amount to much.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
IT Is YELLOW FEVER.
The seeurge Raging at Tampa,
Ela.-one Death,

WARRINGTON, d, C., OCT, IL
Sargeen-Geaeral Hamilton has re-
eeivea the following telegram from
ID, Wall, President of the Board of
Health OF Tampa, Fla, in respaase
to a telegram iaqainng Is to the
precise nature of the disease prevail.
lug 10 that city: 1T is aaqaestian.
ably yellow fever, though popular
sentiment of those ramaietng here Ia
against NE, Oae death yesterday
(iothl, 1t is all over the place and
the city authorities are doing Moth
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
"Local Option"

FROM ttt S~pflaSntIu trauer-
Local option has been IN force in
this city for many years under the
laws of the State. No license can be
granted to keep a dramshop by the
county court until q majority of the
assessed tax-paying citizens in the
block or square in which the dram
shop is to be kept have signed a
petition asking for such license.
What better local option a be bad
than that? How can a law get
nearer to a people immediately inter-
ested ? If this local option in every
block in the city will not prevent the
sale of liquor what q failure it will be
when applied to the whole city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
ADMINISTRATORS
PUBLIC SALE
Friday, Oct. 2Sth.

Notice is hereby given that I will, as
administrator of the estate of Thomas
Hanley, deceased, sell at public sale at
the late residence of said deceased. 4
miles southeast of Mexico, No., on
Friday, Oct. 2Sth. 1897, to the highest
bidder, the following described prop
erty:
Two work horses, one work mule, one
3-year-old horse. one brood mare, eight
cows, seven yearling heifers, two year
ling steers, four calves, 2 thoroughbred
calves, sixteen head hogs, eight sheep,
36 turkeys. 376 shocks corn, 100 bushels
Of oats, six stacks hay, one stack oats,
two farm wagons, one Buckeye mower,
four sets harness, one c~ultivator, one
corn drill, also a large lot of household
and kitchen furniture. Sale to com.
e at 10 o'clock. The farm is for
rent.
Terms:-All sums of $40 and under,
cash; over that amount IL months time,
purchaser giving bankable note bearing
eight per cent. interest from date. Note
payable ut Mexico Southern Bank.
1t WM. BARRY.
j. L. johnson, Auct'r. admir-.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
No Hurry.
S AAAA4Js
From the R0cheport Commercial.

From the Rocheport Commercial.
The recent decision of Judge Bur
CESS in regard to the local option
law seems to have put a damper on
the movement in different parts of
the State. There r prohbitionists
who are sincere in their belief in re-
gard to local option, yet they do not
feel like springing an election in any
county on a law which may prove
unconstitutional, thereby entaiIing n
loss of hundreds of dollars to the
county. This is the only sensible
view To take of the matter, still there
are hot heads who are every ready
and willing to jump headlong into
anything. regardless of future conse-
quences. II would be well for the
thinking ones of take hold Of the
reins and order their feverish
brothers to the rear. The CONNER
cial has no objection to on election
local option in Boone coanty, hut
we do not think it would be a wise
or judicious act on the part OF the
county court to call an election when
the coustitutionali,y of the law is in
question.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

WOMEN are found to be a far bet
ter detectors of counterfeit money
than men. The women in the Treas
ury service know q counterfeit bill at
aglance, although they can give no
reasons why they believe it to be bad.
What a pity they cannot as readily
detect other counterfeits-then there
would be fewer unfortunate mar
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

ONE of the latest achievements of
science is the measurement of a
snail's pace. 1t has just been de-
nonstrated that a snail can go a
mile in fourteen days. Science
should now attempt to discover how
long it takes the average messenger
COY to GO the same distance in
marbie-playing s
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

ONE newspaper in the country de-
tends college hazing-the Boston
Globe. 1t is evident that the editor
of the Globe was never hauled out
i've miles from q college town and
left alone on a cold winters night
20 find bis way back to the dormi-
Borr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

The Water-works Co., through its
attorneys, Macfarlane and Trimble.
last night made formal demand On
the Council for hydrant rental. The
Council promptly rejected the bill.
We learn the Water-works company
will at once sue for the rental.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

PARK COMMISSIONER STEELE says
he fears that before the park a be
properly improved a new lot of neat,
straight trees should be planted in
place of many which are now dead
Or unsightiy. He is anxious to
make the park what it should be.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

CRY RECORDER ToMLINsoN is going
to take a well-earned lay off of a few
days to visit relatives. This is the
first time, during his official life, that
he has left his post of duty even for
a day. Squire Winscott will act as
Recorder during his absence.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

COUNCILMAN TURNER is very un-
easy about the enforcement of the
Sunday law In Mexico. We may be
mistaken, but we had the idea
chat Mexico was one of the quietest
towns in the State on Sunday. and
that the holy day was almost unani-
nously observed as sacred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

AUDRAINs fine stock always comes
to the front wherever exhibited. As
will be seer from a notice in this pa
per one of Ian Morris Black Squir-
rel colts has been carrying off first
money as usuai.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

Notice is hereby given that let
tiers. tesfamentary with will attach
ed, upon the estate of John +. Br bant,
have been granted the undersigned,
John j. Brabant, by the probate court
of Audrain county, Missouri, bearing
date J1ne IL, 1887.
All persons having claims against
said estate are r. quired to exhibit them
to me for allowance within q yeaS
from date of said letters, " they may
he precluded from any benefit OF such
estate; and n such claims be o exhib-
tied within two years from the date OF
the publication Of this notice they will
be forever barred.
JOHN j. BRABANT,
Erarpsnr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

HARDIN Park has been neglected
shamefuliy this summer. Many Of
the trees have been allowed to die,
and the place is altogether in bad
shape. The Council should see that
the park is cared for.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
Old Hats Wanted.

l have just received a NEW MACHINE
for sewing hrsin, and will buy old
straw aud felt hats for piecing. Felt
and staw hats reshaped promptly.
Mrs RnsAMoNp,
Hsrper bio. K.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

Notice ls hereby given that letters OF
administration upon the estate Of Ann
Corker. deceased, have been granted
the undersipued, P. Z. Locke, by the
Probate Court Of Audrain county, Mo-,
bearing the date sept. s. 1887.
All persons having claims against
said - late are required to exhibit
them for allow ance TO the administrator
within sne year after the date. or the.
may be precluded from any benefit Of
such estate. and If such claims be bot
exhibited within two years from this
they viii be forever barred
Dat P. L. LOCKE.
Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
A., II, r, A,

At a meeting of Mexico lodge,
anti-Horse Thief Association, last
night, a committee on reception for
the coming convention to be held IN
this city, was appointed. The COM
mittee consists of a. NJ. Harrison,
Robert Graham and Jas. 7. Johnson.
Green Clay, with Chas. Rodgers as
alternate and j. A. Abbay were APP
pointed delegates to the convention.
This falls meeting promises to be
the most successful one in the history
OF the Association. The attendance
will be unusually large, and the hotels
will be crowded to their utmost
capacity. The delegates will begin
to arrive Tuesday, the 18th inst.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

The chestnut crop this year is said
to be enormous. In striking contrast
to this pleasing news comes The re-
port that next years peach crop is q
faiinre.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters
OF administration upon the estate of John
q. Dingle, deceased, have been granted
the undersigned, A. G.. Dipgie, by the
rob Cour Of Audrain County, NO.,
bearing the date Oct. 4th, 1887.
All persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them for
to the administrator within one
year after the date, or they may be pre-
cluded from any benefit Of such estate,
and IL such claims be not exhibited within
two years from this date they will be for
ever barred. A. c. DINGLE,
ZG-4t Administrator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

1T looks to US as though some sc
tive arrangements should be made
at ono for entertaining the anti
Horse Thief delegates, while in Mex
leo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

The public is always glad to hear
of the promotion of worthy men, no
matter whether in business or poll
tics. Express Agent J. A. Glandon,
of Mexico, has been promoted to the
responsible position Of Travelling
Auditor for the q. S. Express Co,
and will enter upon his duties at
once. Joe has a host of friends in
Mexico who rejoice at his promotion
but hate to see him leave Mexico.
He has been a most faithful agent
for the Company, and it is only a
matter of time until he moves even
higher. Leslie Lee will take Joe's
place. Selden Brooks will take
Leslie's place, and Harry Johnson
will take Selden's place. They are
all worthy of the promotion, being
not only genial gentlemen but faith
full officials.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

THE President arrived in Kansas
City to-day and will be royalty en-
tertained. Missouri IS giving the
President the warmest reception any
President ever received.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

Isaac WILLETs and WIN. Barre, Of
Pennsylvania, will be in Mexico in a
few days to see what the outlook is
for oil or gas. 1t is rumored that
they will sink another well at once.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

Ricketts, & Emmons have on exhi-
bitinn this week the h~andsomest line
cioaks and new style wraps in this
market. 57-6t 27.3t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13

SULLIVAN has knocked out" the
coercion British Ministry. But it is
Lord Mayor Sullivan of Dublin, and
not j.. L. of Boston.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
CURES ALI HUNzORs,

CURES ALL HUNzORS,
from a common Rlotch, or Eruption,
to the worst ScrOfula. Salt-rheum,
IS Fever sores,H scaly Or Rough
Skin, in short, al diseases caused by bad
blood are conquered by this powerful, puri-
flying. and invigorating medicine. Grea
Eating Ulcers ripidiy heal under its be-
nign influence. Especially has it manifested
its potency in curing Tctter. Rosc Isashs
BOils, Carbulclcs, Sore Eyes. ScrOf-
uious Sores and SWeiiings. Hip
Joint disease, White SVVcIIfHgs.
lsoftre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands. Send ten cents in stamps for a
large treatise. with colorcd plates, on Skin
Diseases, or the same amount for a treatise
on ScrofuloIs Affections.
"TEsE BLOOD IS TIE LEERs:'s
Thoroughly cleanse il BY using Or. F'ierco's
liscsliots. n fair skin, yant sErfF-
it's and ytszt strength, will be est ibliehCd q.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
NSNMDTE

yi.ic,l Is S~croGuIa OF Ia lungs, is ar
-rstod and cured by THIS remedy, if taken he
OF, the lust stages of the disease are reached.
ron is lllryelOus power over this terribly
az; els TO, when tiIsv Offering this now
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.Eist r>riotIsly of calling it his "CoD.
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r...ig - ~ limited for q uiTdicine which.
..ga3 -, Ha;rlcrful combination OF tonic, o.
;Icamlt t2ni1g, G!t"ratiyc, or blood-Cieansiug.
lsti-biii0lIs, pecfsral, and nutfitivc proper
scs. IS ulcqualcl, not only as u remedy for
consumption. hat for all Chronic Eis-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
BlGod and Eunus.

IF you feel duh, drowsy, dcbilitated, have
sil!ow color of skin, or yellowish-brown spots
~ face on body, frequent headache or dizzi-
lcsS. bad taste in mouth, internal heat or
c,iills, alternating with hot fiushes, low spirits
and gloomy forcbodings, Irregular appetite,
l:id coated tongue, you arc suffering from
Liver, or "Eiii0usrlcss.o In many
clsas only part of these symptoms are expo
riCnced. As q remedy for all such clses,
DR.. Eierccss Golden Medical Dis
coycry is unsurpassed.
For Weak Lungs, Splitting of
Blood. Siortness of Breath, Esrols.
chit;s, Asthma, severe Coughs, and
kindred affections, it is an efficient efncdy
SOLD by lists, at Sf.OS, Or SIX
BOTTLES for $500.
Send ten cents in stamps for Dr.. Piorce'e
book on Consumption. Address,
Worlds Eispensary Medical Assoc
citation, Cos Main Street, BUFFALO, n. y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
High License VS., local Option,

High License vs., Local Option,
To tue Ealses OF the Ledger
Mgxico, Mo. Oct. II. 'ST-When
everything connected with them is tx,
am,ued, the unavoidable conclusion
is thai high license and not local op
tioa is Democratic policy. At best,
local option is - nongrei sta,ate-a
tub for the whale-a delusloa and a
snare, which would not have been
adopted by n Democratic State Con
vention or passed by u Democratic
Legislature apart from the influences
and compromise votes Of Republicans
and Prohibitionists. It represents
and satisfies neither of these three |
parties. 1t authorizes druggists to
sell alcohol, which Is the character
istie Ingredient of fermented drinks,
and lmparts to all of them their ia
~toxleating qualities. No temperance
humanitarian that examines it and
stops to think can spprove of such a
law. 1t should have oesn entitled.
ian act to increase artists, seien-
fists, mechanics and sickness" Ouls
a few years have passed since the
public was informed that medical
purposes" had received its death
blow. What has happened that this
same public should be called upon to
vote for its revival ? If the aaes-
ton was simply between license and
Prohibition. a temperance vote for
the latter might be given, as then
victory would not be a temperance
defeat. In q community like ours,
where conmenaable temperance
progress has been made. where few
drinkto ~intoxication, where Austen
ance from alcoholic beverages is
assiduously and successfully instilled
into youth, where the number of
saloons is small and well regulated,
where high license with every neees-
sary restriction is imposed and en-
forced, and where the profit of the
liquor traffic is consequently incon-
siderable. such a law as local option
is a constant ena to the barriers
that have been erected against the
seduction of youth and to every
social. business, and financial inter
est. There can be no motive or ever
excuse for taking away the mixing
and sale of drinks in such a city as
Mexico from its rigidly guarded
saloons and renting the distribu.
ton of pure alcohol exclusively to
druggists, without revenue to State.
county or city, and without police
regulation, for it would puzzle the
brains of a lawyer to justify police
interference with the sale of any
pure thing for art, science, mechan
ism or sickness. Local option ought
either TO be defeated by popular vote
or repealed by the Legislature, i
! not speedily declared invalid by oul
courts. In either event our law
s will remain as before local option wa
adopted, and the matter of high o.
low license, or of no license at all
: can be settled at our city elections
X. 7. L.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-10-13
THURSDAY, OCT. ID, 1887.

PREPARE to entertain the anti Horse
Thief Association.